1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1952 Bristol 401 and 1952 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1952 Peugeot 203.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 401 | 203 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |